GENERATE Trial Expands Eligibility
Dr. Sapna Syngal explains the expanded eligibility standards for the GENERATE Study for genetic testing of pancreatic cancer patients and relatives.
Chemotherapy Plus Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers want to know if irreversible electroporation (IRE), a minimally invasive surgical technique, makes it easier for chemotherapy to reach pancreatic cancer cells.
Targeted Therapy to Inhibit Connective Tissue Growth in Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers are testing a new antibody, a type of targeted therapy, in combination with standard treatment for pancreatic cancer in a phase III trial.
Precision Radiotherapy to Make Pancreatic Tumors Removable
A clinical trial tests a precision radiation technique called intensity-modulated radiation therapy against locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
Radiation Therapy To Fight Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Smith Apisarnthanarax, a radiation oncologist, details the different types of radiation therapy given to pancreatic cancer patients.
Comparing Treatment Delivery Methods for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
A clinical trial compares intravenous chemotherapy delivery with intra-arterial chemotherapy to see which is more effective for pancreatic cancer.
Adding A Noninvasive Surgical Technique to Standard Treatment for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
In this observational study, researchers are looking at whether irreversible electroporation (also known as IRE) added to standard treatment is more effective at treating pancreatic cancer. How IRE Works Irreversible electroporation (brand name NanoKnife) is a method of removing body tissue using high-energy pulses of electricity. The electrical pulses create permanent pores in the membranes…
New Study Focuses On Supportive Oncology Care At Home
For some newly diagnosed patients with borderline resectable tumors or locally advanced disease, neoadjuvant therapy is proving to be a game-changer. One such neoadjuvant approach uses FOLFIRINOX, a combination of the drugs leucovorin, fluorouracil, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin. Preoperative treatment with this regimen shows the potential to improve the odds of an R0 resection, meaning no…
Combining Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers are combining immunotherapy and targeted therapy in a clinical trial for pancreatic cancer patients on platinum-based chemotherapy.
Finding Qualified Doctors Made All the Difference
Lee Ringuette’s first doctor was not experienced with pancreatic cancer, so he found other doctors willing to try new treatment protocols.